Immersive Exploration of Ypres Battlefields
Ypres Salient Zwaanhof, developed by In Flanders Fields Museum, offers a unique virtual tour experience of the war landscape around Ypres. This Android app, available for free in the Travel & Navigation category, immerses users in the First World War by providing a detailed exploration of historic sites and battle vestiges.
One of the standout features of Ypres Salient Zwaanhof is the ability to virtually walk on top of the front line trenches. By showcasing the dense trench network and the proximity of the front lines during the war, users gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by soldiers. Through historical photos taken by pilots, the app revives the vanished landscape, preserving the memory of this tragic period in the Westhoek.